You love your spouse and you want her to be happy. Maybe she’s tired of her daily routine in the office or with household chores and taking care of the kids. Well, why don’t you plan an overnight getaway with her? This can work to make her feel less stressed-out and make you both feel how you did when you first met. A romantic getaway is always a good idea, so why don’t you plan ahead and surprise her?

Hire a sitter and choose a date. Give the sitter your mobile phone number and tell her to call you in an emergency. Reserve a room in a nearby resort, inn or hotel. Choose a small inn with limited distractions and quiet surroundings. Your room should be away from the elevator and the busy street. Reserve a table for two in a romantic restaurant. Eat and go straight to your room. Inform the front desk that you will be checking out late, then enjoy your evening and wake up to breakfast in bed. Before going home, set the date for your next romantic getaway.

Even though you and your spouse are both busy, you need to work at keeping the romance alive. Things may be different to when you were first married, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take the time to enjoy each other. Appreciate each other and acknowledge everything you do for each other.